Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Sevier County, ArkansasView mapDirections
This is the name Arkansas DEQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Arkansas DEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge in Sevier County, Arkansas has water-quality measurements published by Arkansas DEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.5 µg/L.
Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sevier County, Arkansas. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Sevier County, Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, last sampled 2019-08-20. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is safe to swim in today is a call for the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
These are the measurements Arkansas DEQ publishes for Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 24.5 µg/L. TSI 60.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 3.5ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 47µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 24.5µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 60 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Bellah CreekPublic
- Bellah Mine CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
- Bellah Mine1.1 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 8 years of monitoring (2012–2019).
Water clarity
Worsening5 years
Phosphorus
Improving-1.9 µg/L/yr8 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-0.61 µg/L/yr8 years
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Where is Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is in Sevier County, Arkansas. This is the name Arkansas DEQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Arkansas DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge in Sevier County, Arkansas has water-quality measurements published by Arkansas DEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bellah Creek, Bellah Mine Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Arkansas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Bellah Mine. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
53 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ARDEQH2O_WQX53 samples · 2012–2019
Analytical methods
- 4500 P J ~ Persulfate Method for Simultaneous Determination of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles